Well, going up the steep 15% side, anyways! I tried it once, and had to walk up the last third of it, and I felt like SUCH a loser. I go up from the other less steep side all the time (some days it's easier than others)... and ride it down, which is an awesome end to my longer rides (this hill is just under a mile from where I live).

How unrealistic is 15%? Is that something that will ever be possible? If not, what is the steepest grade that would be? Is it more of a how long (distance) you are climbing than how steep thing?



I imagine going clipless will help to some degree with these sorts of hills.. but I still wonder if I'm just asking too much of myself